BDBF News and Legal Updates

What do you do if your loved one appears unable to make decisions for himself/herself?  Is a guardianship necessary? Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon question posed to Bulman Dunie attorneys.   What Is a Guardianship and When Is It Available? Guardianship is only available where there are no less restrictive means available to protect...

A number of BDBF attorneys have joined the flood of folks around the world who have found a ray of light during the COVID epidemic by welcoming new four-legged friends into our houses. Dan Shaivitz and his family brought home Ellie, a boxer puppy.  Ellie joins Brewster, a 16-year-old pug, who was shy of the...

Super Lawyers is a list of outstanding lawyers published annually as a resource for attorneys and consumers.  Attorneys selected for Super Lawyers are selected based upon a peer-nomination and independent vetting process using 12 indicators of professional achievement.  The list is limited to 5% of Maryland-licensed attorneys.  Additionally, the “Rising Stars” portion of the annual...

Whenever there is a change to estate tax laws, it can be particularly consequential to our clients. Assets that comprise a Decedent’s (deceased person’s) “taxable estate” are assets considered under the Decedent’s control as of the date of his/her death.  Assets under a Decedent’s control and part of his/her taxable estate may be exposed to...

Our local courts have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways designed to protect the public, and Court staff, while continuing operations as much as reasonably and safely possible. This has resulted in delayed case resolution in some instances, and we expect the backlog of cases presently pending in the courts will...

The Montgomery County Bar Association (the “BAMC”) is the largest local bar association in the State of Maryland.  Bulman Dunie is proud that many firm attorneys have been selected by their peers to leadership positions in BAMC for the 2020-2021 term. Meg Rosan is in the second year of her two-year term as an elected...

As we age, the adage “you can’t take it with you” begins to hit home.  Indeed, many of our estate planning clients consider inter vivos (during lifetime) gifts to family members as part of their estate planning. Let’s bust three of the most common myths that exist about lifetime gifting.   Myth 1 – The recipient of...